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The activist Kémi Séba was unable to appear before the South African court on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The hearing, which was notably regarding the extradition request issued against him by the Beninese government, has been postponed to September 23, 2026. According to information reported by BIP Radio, this postponement is due to a technical […]
The SA-H2 Fund has secured an initial funding of 3 billion rand, or about 185 million dollars, to support the development of green hydrogen projects and its derivatives in South Africa. Managed by Climate Fund Managers, the vehicle aims for a final size of 12 billion rand by mid-2028. The fund announced this first financial […]
Malawi has launched a 10 MW solar power plant in Nanjoka, located in the Salima district. Developed by the public company Electricity Generation Company Malawi (EGENCO), this installation represents the first phase of a project aiming to reach 50 MW in order to diversify a power system still largely dependent on hydroelectricity. The solar plant […]
The future gold mine at Dokwe, led by Ariana Resources in Zimbabwe, could produce its first bars in 2028. However, the project must pass through several pre-development stages before industrial work can commence. Ariana Resources aims for the first gold pour at Dokwe in 2028, said its CEO, Kerim Sener, as reported by Reuters on […]
Angola has strengthened its legal arsenal against online misinformation with a law that holds both users and digital platforms accountable. The text provides for fines that can reach several thousand minimum salaries and, for certain offenses, prison sentences. However, the opposition and civil liberties organizations fear the law may be used against critical voices. Angola […]
The Australian junior miner WIA Gold estimates that $475 million is needed to finance the construction of the future Kokoseb gold mine in Namibia. According to its definitive feasibility study published on August 10, the project could begin production in the fourth quarter of 2028. WIA Gold is seeking to raise $475 million to develop […]
The Constitutional High Court of Madagascar has approved law number 2026-007, which provides for the automatic transfer to the State of land titles still registered in the names of foreign nationals since independence. The text, adopted by the National Assembly on July 1, still needs to be promulgated and published in the Official Journal before […]
Zambians will vote on August 13 to elect their president and members of parliament. Fourteen candidates are in the running, but the election is primarily expected to be a contest between the incumbent President, Hakainde Hichilema, and the opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, amid a cost of living crisis and concerns about public freedoms. The campaign […]
South Africa has launched a vast operation aimed at repatriating the remains of anti-apartheid militants who died in exile in Angola. Pretoria claims to have identified nearly 400 sites that may house their graves. Angola hosted the largest number of members of the ANC, the African National Congress, who went into exile during the struggle […]
Zimbabwe aims to increase its national grain storage capacity to 1.5 million metric tons by 2030. This goal is part of a strategy to strengthen the country’s food security and better absorb the effects of climate variability. The announcement was made on Tuesday, August 4, by the Zimbabwean Ministry of Information. The government intends to […]
A fire ravaged a large part of Bazary Kely, during the night from Sunday, August 2 to Monday, August 3, in Tamatave, also known as Toamasina, on the east coast of Madagascar. The disaster resulted in one death and left several thousand traders without their goods and tools for work. The Malagasy authorities announced the […]
The Mauritian Minister delegated to the Arts and Culture, Véronique Leu-Govind, left the government on Monday, August 3, three days after the arrest of her husband in an alleged cannabis trafficking case between Reunion and Mauritius. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam explained that this decision was made by mutual agreement due to the perceptions raised by […]
The investigation into an alleged cannabis trafficking operation between Réunion and Mauritius takes a political turn following the arrest of the husband of a Mauritian minister. Gulshan Govind, husband of the Minister of Culture Véronique Leu-Govind, was detained on Friday, July 31, along with another suspect. The case began after the seizure of 100 kilograms […]
The African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, announced on Friday the signing of three financing agreements totaling 190 million dollars in favor of CBZ Bank Limited, one of Zimbabwe’s leading commercial banks. This funding is intended to enhance the Zimbabwean bank’s capacity to finance businesses and commercial operations. The agreements aim to improve access to credit for […]
In South Africa, the rise in electricity costs has increased companies’ interest in renewable energy. Solar power, combined with storage and wheeling, is becoming an increasingly sought-after solution to reduce dependence on the national grid. SolarAfrica, MPower, and Fledge Capital plan to develop a solar plant with a capacity of 184 megawatts associated with 300 […]
The South African football community is struck by a tragedy. Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams has passed away at the age of 25, just weeks after participating in the 2026 World Cup. The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) has confirmed the player’s passing. South African football is in mourning following the death of Jayden […]
A military helicopter transporting Zambian Vice President Dr. Mutale Nalumango crashed on Thursday, July 9, shortly after taking off in Nakonde, in the northeast of the country. The eight people on board emerged unscathed. A Zambian army helicopter crashed on Thursday, July 9, shortly after takeoff in Nakonde, in Muchinga Province, near the Tanzanian border. […]
Winners against South Korea (1-0) thanks to a goal from Thapelo Maseko, South Africa has secured its spot in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Bafana Bafana becomes the second African team to qualify for the knockout stage after Morocco. South Africa has become the second African nation to secure its […]
The incarceration of the president of the Urgences Panafricaniste NGO, Kemi Séba, continues. His request for bail has been rejected by the Pretoria court. The South African justice system has rejected the bail application made on behalf of the three co-defendants involved in the case with activist Kemi Seba. During the hearing held on Thursday, […]
Just a few days before a decisive match in Group A, FIFA has appointed American Tori Penso to referee the encounter between the Czech Republic and South Africa. She will be joined by her compatriots Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt, making it a completely American officiating trio. FIFA has unveiled the identity of the officiating […]
Beaten by Mexico (2-0) in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, the Bafana Bafana want to bounce back quickly. Despite the disappointment, defender Ime Okon assures that the South African team remains focused on their upcoming match against the Czech Republic. South African defender Ime Okon has called on his teammates to quickly […]
Beaten 2-0 by Mexico in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, South Africa has faced strong criticism. Analyst for beIN Sports, Jérôme Boateng notably pointed out a lack of intensity and control from the Bafana Bafana, already under pressure in Group A. The former German international Jérôme Boateng did not hold back his […]
The 2026 World Cup kicked off this Thursday with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. The official lineups for both teams have been announced. The 2026 World Cup officially took flight this Thursday with a highly anticipated inaugural match between Mexico, one of the host countries, and South Africa. In a competitive atmosphere, […]
The South African justice system has postponed its decision regarding the bail application of activist Kemi Seba to June 18. According to information from the hearing on Monday, June 8, 2026, the court deemed it necessary to take additional time before ruling on this request. The activist therefore remains in pre-trial detention pending this decision. […]
